November 26, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Sunday Toughie 96 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 96


by proXimal

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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proXimal not as devious as I usually find today, I managed to turn the light out before 1 am and the slightly less obvious parsings seemed to come in my dreams. If I have missed any parsings or clues that you need pipe up early, as I am taking Mama Bee out for her 87th birthday. We are going to try the new York Refectory that has just opened in the old Minster Choir School, I will return later this evening 

We have a nice even 14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half, the highlight for me was the great 9a but plenty of others to admire

Here we go, Folks…

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Hints and tips by The Numpties

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